Brazilian president forced out of office after senate impeachment vote

By JPOST.COM STAFF

August 31, 2016 19:46

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff was forced out of office on Wednesday following an impeachment vote in the senate.

The Brazilian senate voted 61-20 to oust the twice elected Rouseff following corruption allegations stemming from budget law violations.Vice President Michel Temer takes over for Rouseff, who will serve until Brazil's next scheduled election in 2018.

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